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FSU Presidential Search Committee met on Wednesday

Search committee member Al Lawson shows the strains of selecting the next FSU President on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting.

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FSU Presidential Search Committee met on Wednesday

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Search committee member Al Lawson shows the strains of selecting the next FSU President on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Rehisha Gibbs (left) and Carolyn Egan confer during Wednesday's search committee meeting. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Hoyt Prindle III traveled from Tampa to voice his concerns about the selection process on Wednesday morning. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Concerned FSU students, Jerry Funt (right) and Ralph Wilson (pen) had earlier voiced their concerns about hiring an academic President for FSU. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Andy Opel stood up and asked the search committee to allow more time for student and faculty input during Wednesday's meeting. His request was granted and a handful of people were able to voice their opinions. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Eric Walker, a member of the presidential search committee, put on his game face during Wednesday's meeting. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Search committee member, Cliff Madsen scowls during Wednesday's meeting. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Hoyt Prindle III traveled from Tampa to voice his concerns about the selection process during Wednesday's meeting at FSU. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Andy Opel gave his thoughts on the selection process to committee members on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

FSU student Zachary Schultz voiced his displeasure with naming a political appointee as the next FSU President. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

FSU student Ralph Wilson addressed the search committee on Wednesday and asked that an acedemic qualified person be sought. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

FSU faculty member Robin Goodman, addressed the search committee on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Kathryn Ballard, a member of the presidential search committee, listens in to the input from students and faculty on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Ralph Wilson (center) and other FSU students voiced their opinions during Wednesday's search committee meeting. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Former FSU quarterback Drew Weatherford listens to the input during Wednesday's search committee meeting. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Renisha Gibbs (left) and Carolyn Egan listen to input on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

FSU student Ralph Wilson applauds during Wednesday's meeting of the presidential search committee. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat

Presidential search committee member, Susie Busch-Transou listens to the debate on Wednesday. The Florida State University's presidential search committee met at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Turnbull Center to begin the discussion on naming a new FSU President. FSU students and faculty also voiced their opinions to the committee members during the hour-long meeting. Mike Ewen/Democrat